adjective
gubernamental
governmental
Definition & meaning
Gubernamental means governmental or relating to a government. It describes people, institutions, actions, or policies associated with the government.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adjective with the same form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is gubernamentales.
It derives from gobierno (“government”), ultimately from Latin gubernare, “to steer” or “to govern.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- estatal — “state” or “state-owned”; relates to the state as a whole, not necessarily to the government currently in power.
- oficial — “official”; broader than gubernamental, as it can refer to any recognized authority.
- privado — “private”; often contrasts with gubernamental when referring to organizations or activities outside government control.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La decisión gubernamental fue polémica.adjective
The governmental decision was controversial.
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